Social Sciences at Fordham University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Fordham University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fordham University is located in Bronx, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Fordham University
Many students take online classes at Fordham University. Of 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Fordham University
Rankings can help you compare Fordham University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #11 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #35 of 180 |
| Best Value | New York | #75 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 934 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #174 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #916 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #147 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #916 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Fordham University
Students who complete Fordham University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,865 |
| 2 years | $47,136 |
| 3 years | $51,351 |
| 4 years | $71,752 |
| 5 years | $78,824 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Fordham University report median earnings of $71,752, compared with $83,253 for all Fordham University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Fordham University stands at $24,684.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Fordham University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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